Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate funding in the 2027 Budget to implement a long-term solution to persistent flooding in Accra and other flood-prone parts of the country.
Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, the Finance Minister said the government is moving beyond emergency responses and will invest in permanent measures to address the recurring floods that continue to affect lives, property and infrastructure.
He acknowledged the widespread destruction caused by the June 29 floods, which claimed lives, displaced families, disrupted businesses and damaged public infrastructure in several communities.
According to Dr Forson, the government acted quickly after the disaster by providing relief to affected communities, releasing emergency funds and coordinating nationwide clean-up exercises.
He told Parliament that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to develop a comprehensive strategy to tackle flooding across the country.
“The floods claimed lives, displaced families, destroyed businesses and caused extensive damage to public infrastructure. The government responded swiftly by visiting the hardest-hit communities, releasing funds and organising nationwide clean-up.
“The President has directed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to develop a comprehensive and permanent solution to flooding in Accra and other flood-prone areas across the country. Funding for the implementation of this permanent solution will be provided in the 2027 Budget and the Medium Term,” he said.
The announcement follows the devastating floods that struck parts of Accra on June 29 after several hours of heavy rainfall. The flooding left roads, homes, businesses and vehicles submerged, disrupted economic activity and forced many residents from their homes, while several people lost their lives.
The incident renewed calls for sustained investment in drainage infrastructure, improved urban planning, regular desilting of drains and stricter enforcement of regulations against construction on waterways to reduce the impact of future floods.